Community Impact

President Thomas Katsouleas, left, Gov Ned Lamont and Dan Toscano '85 (BUS), chair of the board of trustees, during the inauguration ceremony held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 4, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

University Celebrates the Inauguration of the Sixteenth President

With a large contingent from the Greek community in attendance, the new president joked that he would need to call the ceremony “My Big Fat Greek Inauguration” -- a nod to the hit movie of nearly the same name.

Young woman commuting on bus listening to music on smartphone. (Getty Images)

Community Conversations Allow UConn Health to ‘Reach the Unreachable’

Navigating the healthcare system sometimes begins with securing the basic need of transportation to the medical center. Through its community outreach, UConn Health facilitates that process.

Teacher with male students. (Getty Images)

Career and Technical H.S. Grads Have More Initial Earning Power, Study Says

The alternative pathway for high school students generates positive educational and labor market outcomes, says new UConn study.

A maze of colored mosaic tiles at UConn Avery Point, part of the new cognitive garden at the campus

Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point

A brand-new garden at UConn Avery Point is designed to help children learn through using experience.

Businessman drawing trees on sky

Hurting the Planet is not Only Bad for Humanity, It Can Be Bad for Business

An argument could be made that socially responsible investing and sustainable finance will need to dramatically grow in order to avert the next financial crisis, says Stephen Park of UConn.

A close-up of a worker holding a yellow hardhat at his side

Occupational Illnesses in Connecticut Decrease

The most recent data available indicate workplace-related illnesses have gone down in Connecticut, according to UConn Health experts.

Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21 (BUS) was immersed in the startup world this summer through an internship at Stanley Black & Decker.

Glimpse An Internship

Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21 (BUS) recently completed an internship at Stanley Black & Decker, an opportunity which he identified during the School of Business' 'Career Tuesdays.'

Partha Loor of UConn Extension’s urban agriculture program, sells produce at the Danbury Farmers’ Market. (Sara Putnam/UConn Photo)

UConn Extension Produces Bumper Crop of Urban Farmers

UConn Extension's urban agriculture program brings fresh produce - and the skills to grow it - to Connecticut cities.

Tessa Getchis, senior educator with UConn Extension, leads a tour of oyster farming operations in Mystic Harbor. (Thomas Rettig/UConn Photo)

UConn Steers the Way to Shellfish Farms

Connecticut's coastline hosts a growing aquaculture industry, which UConn Extension educators promote alongside farmers of oysters, clams, fish, and seaweeds.

Luke Williams took “little brother” Tristen from Meriden, Connecticut, to his first UConn game thanks to Husky Ticket Project. (Submitted Image)

The Husky Ticket Project

UConn trio launched a nonprofit that provides free UConn football and basketball tickets to deserving young fans.